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Festuca brevipila

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 30 cm (12 in)
Spread 30 cm (12 in)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The ornamental grass Festuca brevipila bears medium green blooms during mid-summer. The showy matte foliage is greyish green in colour and fine in texture.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, edging, ground cover and lawn.
Cautions Be advised that Festuca brevipila may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.